Strathalbyn 28 December 2022

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02:55 Strathalbyn (Australia) (4YO plus)

Goolwa Central Meats Class Two Handicap

5f 212y

Winner 13,861 - 5 ran

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Form Snapshot

PARAMEDIC (2) doesn't win out of turn with one from 10 starts but has been placed on three occasions. Stalked the pace last time and lost position turning but kept coming and wasn't far from the winner. This easier and overdue. Gets chance. TEQUILA SUNSET (4) lifted strongly when winning by a neck two runs back at Gawler then faced the breeze in the lead last time and run over. Suited here and given another chance. VICTORY CLUB (1) knuckled down strongly when finished 2 lengths from the winner at Bordertown. In the mix again COMIENDO (7) closed off nicely when beaten 1.75 lengths last time at Gawler. Nice run and have to include again on that. TINY REBEL (3) can play a role in the finish while fresh.

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03:30 Strathalbyn (Australia) (3YO only)

Glenrae Stud Maiden Plate

7f 210y

Winner 13,861 - 13 ran

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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

SPIRIT ABOVE (7) jumped straight to a mile second-up and worked home into the money when second at Morphettville. Impressive effort and looks the clear pick here on that run. PERPETUAL GRACE (11) is still a maiden after 10 starts but was placed at Gawler two back before finishing seventh at this track last start when was one-paced in the run home. Didn't seem to run the extra trip so looks suited back to the mile. Has ability to break through. BONJOUR BLUE (3) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 2.75 lengths into fifth at his latest appearance over 1350m at this track. Barend Vorster has registered three minor placings when on board. Expected to measure up. GMORK (4) made debut for this yard over the mile when fresh but was off the track throughout. Might want further but the blinkers go on and can do much better. ALWAYS SOMETIMES (1) can lead and sneak a place at odds.

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04:05 Strathalbyn (Australia) (3YO only)

All Trends Auto And Tyres Maiden Plate

5f 212y

Winner 13,861 - 13 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

SOAMES (9) has started three times so far and run threw good races in tougher, including a stakes grade fourth two back. Just missed out last time at Morphettville when fresh and looks very well placed to get off the mark here. Expected to go close again. WHATSANAMEGEORGE (10) ran fifth in the same race behind Soames last start at Morphettville when beaten 5 lengths. Has a big of work to do to turn the tables but that was just second start and will strip fitter. Rates the danger. FIZIQUE (1) ran seventh last time out at this track. Has been stepping back in journey and comes back further again here so will spot a start but charge home. INOTELL (2) finished in the money last start running third at Morphettville and should strip fitter. Can figure in the finish at odds. PERLUBIE BEACH (7) looks a genuine hope first-up.

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04:40 Strathalbyn (Australia) (4YO plus)

Happy New Year Fillies & Mares Benchmark 58 Handicap

5f 103y

Winner 13,861 - 8 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

OUR SHINING STAR (2) was placed on debut then dug deep to get off the mark last time out at Morphettville. That was a richer event and has further upside. Expected to measure up again. HIBBITY DIBBITY (3) comes here off a last-start sixth, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1200m at Gawler. Excels over this journey with two wins from six runs. Will prove hard to beat. EXALTED QUEEN (7) hasn't been able to break through for over a year, the latest finishing third over 1050m at Balaklava. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the main contenders. SEE YOU LATER NOW (8) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1200m at this track, finishing fourth and beaten 0.8 lengths. Worth including. MALINONG CLUB (5) resumes and has to be considered if the good form from last campaign emerges here.

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05:15 Strathalbyn (Australia) (4YO plus)

Commercial Hotel No Wins Last Year Benchmark 56 Handicap

7f 210y

Winner 13,861 - 9 ran

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Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

IN THE DARKNESS (5) has been looking for a second win for over a year now but turned in an eye-catching run fresh and worth noting her maiden success was also when second-up. The fresh figure was strong but not her best so she has more to come. Expected to go close. ENTITLED PRINCESS (1) also doesn't win out of turn with two from 15 starts but has been placed on three occasions. Was wide throughout in richer company latest and looks well placed here. Can atone. LORD OF DARKNESS (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing eighth at Morphettville over 1800m. Alice Lindsay stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. One of the main contenders. AKTOLGALI (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2100m at Gawler, beaten 12 lengths into eighth. Strong top-three chance on his best form. DAVEEDO (7) is sure to make his presence felt.

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05:50 Strathalbyn (Australia) (4YO plus)

Finniss General Store Class Two Handicap

1m 2f 42y

Winner 13,861 - 7 ran

No.
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Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

RED SEQUOIA (4) has been thereabouts without winning at his last couple of starts, last start running fourth at this track. Both career wins have been here at home and standover jockey goes aboard. Drawn for a good run and expecting a bold showing. ALPINE BEAU (5) gave away a considerable start over 1700m at Gawler last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. Outdashed but got home well and looks suited by the extra ground. Rates highly and expected to go well. CALL ME VEXATIOUS (1) broke through for his maiden win last start over 2050m at this track, scoring by a nose. Callan Murray retains the mount. In fine form and should be competitive. CHROMATICA (6) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish fifth over 1900m at Oakbank in a disappointing performance. Worth including. IF YOU LEAVE (7) bounced back to form with a third place run at Stawell after a less than encouraging 11th at Swan Hill two back. Can run well again.

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06:25 Strathalbyn (Australia) (4YO plus)

Bremerton Wines Benchmark 62 Handicap (app. Riders Only) (heat Of Montgomerie/forrest Series)

6f 156y

Winner 13,861 - 11 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

OBI (2) has been racing in great heart without winning this campaign with three placings on end. Third in much tougher two back then just missed in a small field last time out over 1350m at this track. Can go on to win today. FULTON STREET (1) ran seventh last start at Bordertown over 1300m when beaten 3.5 lengths. Veteran but has a terrific record here and very good second-up stats. Looks a great chance at odds. KAYSERI (6) ran tenth last time out at Morphettville. Better than last couple and gets a nice weight relief this time after the claim. Sure to make his presence felt. BETTA EDDIE (8) bounced back to form with a second place run at this track after a less than encouraging seventh at Gawler two back. Further improvement can see him in the finish. SAND CAT (12) knuckled down strongly when finished 0.7 lengths from the winner here. One for consideration.

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